Skip to Search Skip to Live Player Skip to Content Skip to Footer

Massachusetts: 2 Metros Made The Best 2024 Housing Markets

Author Jeff Gorra

Realtor.com has published their Top Housing Markets for 2024 list, and two Massachusetts metros are listed in the top 10. In fact, the two areas are only about 50 miles from each other.

Overall, the projection is for home prices to decrease a bit, especially as mortgage rates improve. This would certainly be significant in helping the market become more favorable and bouncing back. “Sales growth is the main propellant for top housing markets in 2024, with price growth also contributing, but generally to a lesser degree,” Realtor.com states.

2024 U.S. Housing Market Overview

Using sales growth as a key indicator, Realtor.com analyzed various data points to determine the top 10 areas that are likely to be top housing markets in 2024.

“Eight metros are predicted to break double-digit sales growth in 2024, and they are predominantly expensive markets in the West which saw large sales declines in 2023,” Realtor.com continued.

Worcester Ranked #8

The second biggest city in Massachusetts faired quite favorably in the “2024 Existing Home Sale Counts Year-over-Year” category, with a projected increase of 9.1%. Redfin has the media home sale price in Worcester to be 417,000 as of last month. “Homes in Worcester receive six offers on average and sell around 20 days,” Redfin explains about the competitiveness of the area.

Springfield Ranked #7

Travel about 55 minutes west, and you will arrive at the next Massachusetts area that is ranked among the best housing markets for 2024. The projected “2024 Existing Home Sale Counts Year-Over-Year” is for it to increase by 10.5%. “Homes in Springfield have sold for 5.7% more than they did a year ago,” Rocket Homes said. The average home sale price here is $274,056.

If you are thinking of moving out west, Realtor.com explained that four out of the top six 2024 housing markets are in California. Oxnard and San Diego both produced very favorable forecasts. Some of the remaining states and metro within the top 10 include, Rochester, New York and Kentwood, Michigan. Toledo, Ohio ranked as the number housing market for 2024. Home sale counts are expected to increase by 14% in Toledo.

Massachusetts Has One of the Most Affordable Christmas Vacations

Christmas is a time to visit family and friends and get away from the daily grind. The holidays can be a wonderful time, but they can also be very expensive. From buying lots of Christmas gifts for family and friends to having to pay for plane tickets and travel, holiday expenses can really add up. But, the good news is that there are some affordable Christmas vacations out there. Moreover, Massachusetts has one of the most affordable Christmas vacations, too.

One good thing about traveling during the winter months is that it’s often the off-season for popular vacation destinations. Of course, the holidays are a busy travel time. That makes late December a difficult time to find a deal for travel. But, if you don’t mind the cold and snow, some northern areas of the U.S. offer very good deals. That’s true even during the Christmas season.

Some tips for finding a good deal for holiday vacationing include searching a lot of booking websites, comparing different hotel dates to find the most reasonable ones and finding bundle deals. Also, keep your eyes open for special deals on resorts and hotels that are just opening. That’s because sometimes, during those opening months, new vacation spots try to attract a loyal clientele by offering special deals. One more tip is to search for airfare rates individually even if you are traveling as a couple or a group. If you put in a search for a group of tickets, the algorithms will often leave out information on one or two cheaper tickets being available. They’ll just send you a group of tickets, sitting together, all at the same price. So, you might get a deal if you search for one ticket, instead.

So, what are the best affordable Christmas vacations in the U.S.? Here are some popular spots that won’t break the bank.

Massachusetts Has One of the Most Affordable Christmas Vacations

  • Frankenmuth, Michigan

    Frankenmuth, Michigan, is the self-proclaimed Christmas capital city of the world. Okay, so many argue that Strasbourg, France, takes that honor, but Frankenmuth is close, and it’s a lot cheaper to get there. No passport needed. The villiage’s Franconian-style architecture has given it the loving name “Little Bavaria.” Frankenmuth is also home to the world’s biggest Christmas store.

    Clock tower telling the story of the pied piper in Frakenmuth Michigan.

    Getty Images / Michael Deemer

  • Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and it offers a beautiful view of snowy hills and Amish country. It’s a very old-fashioned type of town, making it a charming winter getaway. There are plenty of fun, holiday-type things to do in Lancaster that won’t break the bank.

    Rowhouse in Lancaster, PA

    Getty Images / 2windspa

  • Las Vegas, Nevada

    You might never guess, but Las Vegas, Nevada, is a great spot for an affordable holiday trip. Think about it. Most people wouldn’t think to go to “Sin City” for Christmas. Of course, it’s much less the “sin” part these days, as Las Vegas offers fun activities for the whole family.

  • Charlotte, North Carolina

    Charlotte, North Carolina, is a great spot to visit in the holiday season, because it’s not as crowded as other times during the year. It’s also less expensive to visit during the holidays and offers beautiful decorations during Christmas. Don’t forget the many holiday markets.

    Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Skyline

    Getty Images / Sean Pavone

  • Fort Myers, Florida

    Fort Myers, Florida, is a popular destination for snow birds. But, that’s doesn’t mean to skip it during the holidays. If you want to get away from the snow and ice, Fort Myers offers a great escape over Christmas and for prices that are more reasonable than in many other areas of Florida.

  • Boston, Massachusetts

    Boston, Massachusetts, gets cold in the winter, but it also has that classic Christmas charm. It’s a big city with a smaller city feel during the holidays. What’s more, it’s a more affordable winter vacation destination than many other areas, and you won’t have the fight the crowds.

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.

Sign me up for the 105.7 WROR email newsletter!

Make sure you're in the know on the latest music and entertainment news, plus exclusive prizes, trips, and more!

*
*
By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.
Author Jeff Gorra
Category:
Tags:
,

More Human Interest

Load More